Art for the Study

A characterful 17th-century study of a working man, rendered with the expressive realism of the Flemish Golden Age.

A dramatic 18th-century depiction of Saint Jerome in contemplation, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro.

A masterfully rendered Dutch Golden Age interior capturing the cluttered, atmospheric workshop of a 17th-century alchemist.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a scholar with dignified intensity and masterful brushwork.

A fascinating 17th-century genre scene depicting the cluttered and atmospheric laboratory of an alchemist.

A masterfully lit scene capturing the quiet intensity and focused craftsmanship of 19th-century glass blowers.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

A dramatic, earth-toned study of rural life illuminated by the warm glow of a single lamp.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A masterfully detailed 17th-century interior capturing an alchemist at work amidst a rich array of scientific and domestic tools.

An elegant and moody portrait of a woman in evening attire, captured with sophisticated brushwork.